Miraculous Woz

Chapter 07: Another Ghost (part 1)

"As you come into this world, something else is also born. You begin your life, and it begins a journey towards you. It moves slowly, but it never stops. Wherever you go, whatever path you take, it will follow... never faster, never slower, always coming. You will run; it will walk. You will rest; it will not. One day, you will linger in the same place too long; you will sit too still or sleep too deep. And when, too late, you rise to go, you will notice a second shadow next to yours. Your life will then be over." Said Washio, reciting a passage from a book in front of the whole class who were transfixed by the tone he took during his narration.

"Well, Washio. That was a very good reading..." Said Mrs. Bustier before the bell rang indicating the end of class. "Good day kids, and don't forget there will be a new parents' day to make up for last time." She said as everyone put their things away..

Adrien tickeled at this announcement, he had forgotten that with all that was going on lately. But he was under no illusion that his father would come this time either.

He looked at Washio with a worried expression, the case of his friend was even more delicate than his own. But the latter did not seem to care.

Soon after in the room of the Agreste mansion where the chamber is located, Wrath stood quietly looking at it holding a Ridewatch with a white face with scary black eyes resembling Venom's.

"In your condition, you could be a great Another Rider." He said before tucking the Ridewatch into his coat. "But I have ethics. Soon the king will return. This town thinks there are only superheroes and super villains, but soon they'll find out just how wrong their binary view of things can make them." Said he before leaving thanks to the reflection of the windows.

He went out by a reflection in the living room where he found Nathalie sitting on an armchair, she seemed to him to be in a very weakened state.

"Are you okay?" He asked taking pity on one of his allies.

"Yes." Said she before being taken of a strong cough, betraying his lie.

"It is the Miraculous of the Peacock that makes you that?" He asked.

"Yes... it is damaged." Answered Natalie seeing that she couldn't lie to him about it.

"Then stop using it." Wrath advised as he sat down in the chair next to the secretary's.

"I can't. Gabirel is putting too much effort into his quest. He needs help to reach his goal and end all this." Nathalie replied.

"He puts so much effort into it that he doesn't see that it's more than dedication that you feel for him." Wrath retorted as a shocked expression appeared on Natalie's face. "I am more observant than your employer. Be very careful what you do next. One incident like Emily's is enough." Said he in a softer tone than usual, finally leaving her alone.

Meanwhile, Gabriel was in his office, doing some research on his computer, until he heard a knock on his door.

"Come in." He said.

The door opened and Adrien entered the office.

"Hello, Father... The school has decided to redo Parents' Day because of the attack that happened during this year's. And... I wanted to know if you could come this time, if you don't mind." He said hesitantly.

The door opened and Adrien entered the office.

"Hello, Father...

The school has decided to redo Parents' Day because of the attack that happened during this year's. And... I wanted to know if you could come this time, if you don't mind." He said hesitantly.